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Learn Principles and Techniques of the Legendary Samurai warriors of Ancient Japan that will add to and enhance your martial art.

The Samurai derived their Strategy and Principles from the study of the sword. This art, Kenjutsu, formed the core
of their training and taught them the subtle and effective techniques that evolved into their jujutsu and aiki jujutsu.
In a bugei that adheres to classical principles the Omote, kenjutsu, and the Ura, jujutsu, were done in exactly the same manner.
This lead to sophisticated techniques that at the same time are simple and extremely effective.

Aiki jujutsu is the most sophisticated and effective of the Samurai empty hand arts. The Samurai were renowned for their incredible empty hand skills. These are the skills that became the basis for the modern art of Aikido. Pratitioners of Aikido will find great value in learning more about the connection to the samurai basis of their art.

Learn why Samurai unarmed combat is so effective.

Learn how to apply these techniques for Self Defense.

Understand their strategy developed over 1,000 years of combat.

Apply this strategy and principles into your daily life.

Knowledge is power, applied knowledge is ability.

James Williams sensei is Kaicho of Nami ryu Aiki Heiho and the head Instructor at the Dojo of the Four Winds. With over 47 years of experience in martial arts, James has a world wide reputation for his skill and ability in Samurai bujutsu {martial arts}.